How far is North Tonawanda, NY from Somerset, NY?

The driving distance from North Tonawanda, NY to Somerset, NY is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.76 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.4 mi
42.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.4 mi
Kilometers
42.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.76 mi
Kilometers
54.33 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 4:19 PM EDT
Return by in North Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 5:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Tonawanda
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 4:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Tonawanda
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lockport
NY

Town in Niagara County, New York, United States

From North Tonawanda
16.8 mi
00h 23m
To Somerset
16.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Tonawanda and Somerset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Tonawanda and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Erie Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Erie Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Shawnee Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawnee Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saunders Settlement Road

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Saunders Settlement Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Genesee Street

    1333 ft · 19 sec · West Genesee Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Walnut Street

    3012 ft · 50 sec · Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Washburn Street

    145 m · 9 sec · Washburn Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    72 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Rochester Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Rochester Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Orangeport Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Orangeport Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hartland Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Hartland Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lake Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lake Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Quaker Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Quaker Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quaker Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Tonawanda and Somerset.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hartland Road
7.42 mi · 22%
Saunders Settlement Road
6.52 mi · 19%
Shawnee Road
5.9 mi · 17%
Orangeport Road
3.17 mi · 9%
Rochester Road
2.68 mi · 8%
Erie Avenue
1.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Hartland Road

Turn left onto Hartland Road

7.42 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockport
00h 23m from North Tonawanda
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Tonawanda and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Tonawanda to Somerset?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from North Tonawanda and 16.9 miles from Somerset.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Tonawanda and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Lockport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lockport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lockport.

RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

28 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

29 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

36 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

88 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Tonawanda and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 26.4 mi (42.48 km).

North Tonawanda

#1 North Tonawanda

City in New York, USA

Population30,050
Coordinates43.0386700, -78.8642000
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Somerset

#2 Somerset

Town in Niagara County, New York, United States

Population2,539
Coordinates43.3475600, -78.5558600
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: North Tonawanda (-78.8642, 43.03867)
End: Somerset (-78.55586, 43.34756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.59
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $5.29 $10.59
Mid-grade $4.98 $5.93 $11.86
Premium $5.38 $6.40 $12.81
Diesel $6.51 $7.75 $15.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Tonawanda and Somerset. The current time is 15:31:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.